Amitabh Bachchan has long been admired not just for his towering screen presence but also for his discipline behind the scenes. While fans know him as the voice, face and force that reshaped Hindi cinema’s idea of a leading man, stories from co-stars often reveal what truly sets the megastar apart. One such anecdote is making rounds on the internet, shedding light on Big B's work ethic, professionalism and the personal rules he follows to maintain balance in his life.
Amitabh Bachchcan's work ethics
Actor Raja Bundela, who worked with Amitabh Bachchan in the 1989 thriller Main Azaad Hoon, recently spoke about his experience with the veteran star during a podcast with Dear Generation. Directed by Tinnu Anand, the film brought the two actors together at a time when Bachchan was already one of the biggest names in the industry. Looking back, Raja described the experience as both inspiring and eye-opening.
According to Raja Bundela, what stood out most was megastar's preparation and memory. He recalled that Amitabh rarely needed prompts and always arrived on set knowing his lines thoroughly. This commitment, Raja suggested, created a sense of discipline across the unit and set a high standard for everyone involved.
He went on to share a memorable incident from a shoot in Goa that perfectly showed Amitabh Bachchan’s attention to detail. Raja recalled that the actor once realised his continuity shoes had accidentally been left behind in Mumbai. The situation caused panic on set because the scene being shot required the actor to bend down, making the footwear clearly visible on camera. With flights being infrequent at the time, the production feared the schedule would be disrupted.
Raja explained that Big B had a habit of keeping all his continuity items with himself after shoots rather than leaving them with the production team. On this occasion, however, a lapse occurred when his spotboy missed packing the shoes. While many assumed the shoot would be stalled, Bachchan quietly took charge. As Raja recalled, the actor arranged for his spotboy to travel overnight by bus to Mumbai and return with the shoes on the first available flight the next morning.
What impressed the cast and crew even more was what followed. Raja said that by 7:30 am the next day, Amitabh Bachchan was already on set, fully dressed, in makeup, and calmly reading the newspaper. The director, producer and crew, he added, were still catching up, while Bachchan was completely ready to roll. Raja described this moment as a clear reflection of the actor’s discipline and sense of responsibility.
How Amitabh Bachchan maintain his work-life balance?
Beyond the film set, Raja Bundela also spoke about Bachchan’s personal boundaries. He revealed that the megastar follows a strict rule to maintain work-life balance, even when it comes to close industry colleagues. According to Raja, Amitabh does not entertain anyone from the film industry at his home after 8 pm. The rule, he said, applies across the board and shows Bachchan’s effort to separate professional commitments from family time.
On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan remains as active as ever. He is set to appear in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD alongside Prabhas and will also be seen in the upcoming courtroom drama Section 84.
Amitabh Bachchcan's work ethics
Actor Raja Bundela, who worked with Amitabh Bachchan in the 1989 thriller Main Azaad Hoon, recently spoke about his experience with the veteran star during a podcast with Dear Generation. Directed by Tinnu Anand, the film brought the two actors together at a time when Bachchan was already one of the biggest names in the industry. Looking back, Raja described the experience as both inspiring and eye-opening.According to Raja Bundela, what stood out most was megastar's preparation and memory. He recalled that Amitabh rarely needed prompts and always arrived on set knowing his lines thoroughly. This commitment, Raja suggested, created a sense of discipline across the unit and set a high standard for everyone involved.
He went on to share a memorable incident from a shoot in Goa that perfectly showed Amitabh Bachchan’s attention to detail. Raja recalled that the actor once realised his continuity shoes had accidentally been left behind in Mumbai. The situation caused panic on set because the scene being shot required the actor to bend down, making the footwear clearly visible on camera. With flights being infrequent at the time, the production feared the schedule would be disrupted.
Raja explained that Big B had a habit of keeping all his continuity items with himself after shoots rather than leaving them with the production team. On this occasion, however, a lapse occurred when his spotboy missed packing the shoes. While many assumed the shoot would be stalled, Bachchan quietly took charge. As Raja recalled, the actor arranged for his spotboy to travel overnight by bus to Mumbai and return with the shoes on the first available flight the next morning.
What impressed the cast and crew even more was what followed. Raja said that by 7:30 am the next day, Amitabh Bachchan was already on set, fully dressed, in makeup, and calmly reading the newspaper. The director, producer and crew, he added, were still catching up, while Bachchan was completely ready to roll. Raja described this moment as a clear reflection of the actor’s discipline and sense of responsibility.
How Amitabh Bachchan maintain his work-life balance?
Beyond the film set, Raja Bundela also spoke about Bachchan’s personal boundaries. He revealed that the megastar follows a strict rule to maintain work-life balance, even when it comes to close industry colleagues. According to Raja, Amitabh does not entertain anyone from the film industry at his home after 8 pm. The rule, he said, applies across the board and shows Bachchan’s effort to separate professional commitments from family time.On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan remains as active as ever. He is set to appear in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD alongside Prabhas and will also be seen in the upcoming courtroom drama Section 84.
